Did You Know Illinois Is The Home Of Spinach Loving Cartoon Hero?

The home for this spinach-loving hero is Illinois.

Popeye Is An Iconic Cartoon

When I was a kid, I was a huge fan of cartoons. I would watch them whenever I could. Children today have it so lucky. There are so many different places to see them. Back in the day, it was very limited.

I remember viewing shows like Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, and so many more. The full list would take forever to share.

Right up there at the top was Popeye. He made eating spinach cool.

More info about Popeye, HERE.

Video: Popeye The Sailor Man Classic Collection HD

I Learned Something New About Popeye And Illinois Today

If possible, I like to learn something new every day. It does not have to be anything huge. A small simple fact is good for me. Today, I thought it was fun.

According to chesterill.com,

"Chester, Illinois….the Home of Popeye the Sailor Man!"

They can make this claim because the creator of the Popeye cartoon was born in Chester, Illinois.

"In 1977 a bronze statue of Popeye was erected in honor of our hometown boy (creator of Popeye) Elzie C. Segar at the Segar Memorial Park."

Chester, Illinois Is Very Proud Of Their Popeye Roots

Chester, Illinois has really owned Popeye, which is really cool for this little town.

"Almost three decades later the “Popeye & Friends Character Trail” was established as a multi-year plan to enhance tourists’ enjoyment of Popeye and his family. "

For the map of the character trail, HERE.

Check out the character trail in this video...

Video: HOME OF POPEYE - CHESTER IL

Popeye Museum And Collectible Store

Of course, if you are the home of a famous cartoon character like Popeye, there must be a museum and store in the town.

In Chester, Illinois the Popeye museum is called Spinach Can Collectibles and Museum. It is a combo of both.

For more info, HERE.

Sounds like Chester, Illinois has been added to my bucket list.